Ureteral obstruction owing to endometriosis: reversal with synthetic progestin

Kevin J. Lavelle, K J Lavelle, Lavelle KJ, Arnold W. Melman, A W Melman, Melman AW, Robert E. Cleary, R E Cleary, Cleary RE
Journal of Urology · 1976 · vol. 116(5) , pp. 665–666 · doi:10.1016/s0022-5347(17)58959-4 · PMID:978828 · W2211526565
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This case report details a patient with ureteral obstruction caused by endometriosis that completely resolved with synthetic progestin treatment, as confirmed by renal imaging and renograms.

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Abstract

A case of unilateral ureteral obstruction owing to extensive pelvic endometriosis is presented. There was complete resolution of ureteral obstruction following treatment with synthetic progestin. Sequential assessment of renal function was provided by renal imaging and renograms. It would appear that selected patients with obstructive uropathy may respond favorably to medical management, which would allow for preservation of reproductive capabilities and restoration of renal excretory function.

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endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Progesterone Congeners Ureteral Obstruction Uterine Neoplasms Adult Adult Dilatation, Pathologic Dilatation, Pathologic Dilatation, Pathologic Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Ethinyl Estradiol Ethinyl Estradiol Ethinyl Estradiol Female Female Humans

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